Clare Daly
Ceist:120. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants from firms (details supplied) contracted to perform work in 2018; and the amount spent on consultants from each firm. [7197/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2019
120. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants from firms (details supplied) contracted to perform work in 2018; and the amount spent on consultants from each firm. [7197/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is as set out hereunder -
Ernst & Young (EY) - Independent Expert Review of Delayed Discharges
The total amount paid in 2018 was €71,955.00 and reflected a fee in respect of a team.
Deloitte Ireland - Provision of Actuarial and Insurance Advisory Services
The total amount paid in 2018 was €69,021.45. Advice is provided as and when required and charges are based on a blended daily rate.
It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and, in particular, when such an approach is felt to be more appropriate and cost-effective.